Tesla · 2 months ago
Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $293K/yr
5+ years expTesla Energy is looking for a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to join a small team responsible for energy management and control applications. The role involves delivering high-quality system-level software for embedded Linux controllers and collaborating with various teams across the company.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Deliver high quality system-level software for various embedded Linux controllers to manage connectivity, telemetry, OTA updates, etc
Bootloader development, board bring-up, and porting of new drivers for hardware enablement on Linux platforms
Packaging and build system integration of various software components
Define new hardware requirements
Closely work with teams across the company, Hardware, Applications, QA, Validation and Manufacturing
Collaborate with validation teams to develop test strategies and test plans
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded systems using Linux
Experience developing system software on embedded Linux platforms for connectivity, telemetry, and OTA update management
Comfortable with debugging hardware issues
Familiar with SoC level software development (ARM Cortex-A, PPC, x86 or other architectures)
Can read and interpret system schematics
Proficient in C and/or C++
Working knowledge of embedded networking protocols such as CAN, RS-485, ModBus, and Ethernet
Working knowledge of wireless communication standards such as WiFi, ZigBee, Thread, BLE, LTE
Familiarity with embedded Linux security fundamentals such as secure boot, PKI, hardware key storage
Experience writing and understanding technical specifications
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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